REQ: Puremix Start to Finish Jacquire King Episode 5 Tweaking The Drums And Bass

The sounds are dialed in, and the band is ready to get some takes recorded live off of the floor Watch as Rich, Bryan, Paul, and Chris head into the Dangerous Room at Flux Studios to cut the live tracks for "Keep The Light On."

See how Jacquire King:

Produces the tracks live off of the floor
Addresses his first reactions to the band playing together
Works out arrangement options for stops and fills to transition between sections
Has his assistant, Danny Pellegrini, help tune the snare drum to the key of the song using his perfect pitch skills
Adjusts the microphone position on the snare drum to get a brighter attack, as well as an adjustment for more body
Revisits the kick drum EQ choices and explains the effect of pushing more into the Neve module
Uses a Radial SGI to decrease noise on the bass amp
Adjusts the bass amplifier settings to compliment the kick drum

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Hardware

1974 Custom Neve Console
GML EQ
Distressor
Ampeg SVT-7PRO
Ibanex Tube Screamer